Silky sheath

Volvariella bombycina

A species of Rosegills. Also known as Silky rosegill.

The Silky Sheath mushroom (Volvariella bombycina), though globally distributed across temperate and subtropical woodlands, is an infrequent find. Its fruiting body emerges from a distinctive, silky-textured sac, and its cap, typically white or off-white, is also remarkably smooth. These mushrooms particularly thrive in the decayed knotholes of mature maple, elm, oak, or beech trees.

Attributes of Silky sheath

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Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Height
8 - 18 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 12 cm; oval to subconic, bell-shaped, nearly flat; snow white, yellowish, brownish; dry, covered with silky hairs
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; white to pink
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 6 - 15 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; equal, but usually tapering somewhat to apex; white; dry, fairly bald
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Volva
Sack-like; thick; white to yellowish or brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Faintly mushroomy, mildly radish-like.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
You can find Silky sheath by these plants
Populus
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Silky sheath

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms
Genus
Rosegills
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Toxicity and Edibility of Silky sheath

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Is Silky sheath Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

Is Silky sheath Toxic to Dogs?

Silky sheath can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.

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